Clinical Field Experience A: Group Learning Environments

Details: Allocate at least 2 hours in the field to support this field experience. Part 1: Observation For this field experience, spend time in an elementary classroom, grade K-8, observing a group learning activity and collaborating with your mentor teacher. Coordinate with your mentor teacher to determine the best time to observe a group learning activity. As you are observing, complete the "Group Learning Environment Technique" template. Part 2: Collaboration Following your observation, collaborate with your mentor teacher to learn more about the group learning techniques implemented in the classroom. Below is a list of questions to discuss: How do you create an environment conducive to group learning activities? What behavior situations arise during group learning activities? How do you deal with behavior situations during group learning activities? How do you set the expectations for group learning activities? What strategies are the most beneficial when managing group learning activities? Ask two additional questions of your own. Part 3: Reflection In 250-500 words, summarize and reflect on your observation and collaboration in your mentor teacher's classroom. Discuss the classroom environment and why it is conducive to group and cooperative learning, expectations, and student engagement. Explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.